Territory capital · Taiwan
Sanzhi
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Sanzhi for its coastal park, puppet museum and art village; stay elsewhere in New Taipei.
Sanzhi is a rural district north of Taipei with a handful of parks, a hand‑puppet museum and an artist village. It has no train station, so a car or bike is the easiest way to explore. One day covers the main sights; overnight accommodation is limited, so base in nearby New Taipei or Tamsui.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoons)
- Airport
- TPE
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Taiwan ↗Check visa-exemption length, passport validity and the online arrival card (TWAC) on the official sites before you fly.
- Taiwan ↗An EasyCard (or iPASS) covers MRT, buses, local trains and many convenience-store purchases; buy one at the airport or a station.
- Taiwan ↗When a local government declares a typhoon day, transport and sights can close for the day; follow the official notice, not the forecast alone.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sanzhi110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sanzhi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 (≈ US$35–70) in small notes.Taiwan-wide
- SIM or eSIMChunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals…Taiwan-wide
- Tap waterTreated at source, but locals boil or filter it.Taiwan-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.Taiwan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Taiwan-wide
- SafetySanzhi is generally safe; traffic can be fast on the highway and coastal parks are windy, so watch for cyclists and sudden gusts.
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- RestroomsFree, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.Taiwan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-011-765 Tourism helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday (the National Palace Museum opens daily).Taiwan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTPE Taoyuan International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north; take the airport MRT to Taipei then a bus or taxi to Sanzhi.).TPE Taoyuan International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; take the airport MRT to Taipei then a bus or taxi to Sanzhi.).
- Getting aroundCar is fastest via Provincial Highway 2; bike the 11 km (6.8 mi) Sanzhi‑Shimen coastal route; local buses run limited services.Car is fastest via Provincial Highway 2; bike the 6.8 mi (11 km) Sanzhi‑Shimen coastal route; local buses run limited services.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeNT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBreakfast setNT$120–200 (≈ US$4–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))NT$300–400 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomNT$1,500 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomNT$2,000 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomNT$3,000 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$800 (≈ US$30) · Mid NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · High NT$1,800 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TPE Taoyuan International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north; take the airport MRT to Taipei then a bus or taxi to Sanzhi.)TPE Taoyuan International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; take the airport MRT to Taipei then a bus or taxi to Sanzhi.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sanzhi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is fastest via Provincial Highway 2; bike the 11 km Sanzhi‑Shimen coastal route; local buses run limited services.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yuanxing House
goDoor to door: 10 min
Walk from Sanzhi Visitor Center, about 5 min
Birthplace of former President Lee Teng‑hui.
Li Tien‑lu Hand Puppet Museum
goDoor to door: 15 min
Bus or taxi from town centre, ~10 min
Regular puppet performances.
Zhibo Artist’s Village
goDoor to door: 20 min
Bike along coastal route, 3 km (1.9 mi)Bike along coastal route, 1.9 mi (3 km)
Artist studios and workshops.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Guesthouses in New Taipei (e.g., Tamsui)
No hotels in Sanzhi itself; stay in nearby districts and commute.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NT$800–1,200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$1,200–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- NT$1,800 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NT$1,500 | NT$1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NT$800 | NT$800 |
| Car from Taoyuan Airport to Sanzhi1 × NT$1,500 · check | NT$1,500 |
| Bike rental (half‑day)1 × NT$300 · check | NT$300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$410 |
| Trip total≈ NT$4,510 per person per day, bed included | NT$4,510≈ US$150 |
Typical private room in nearby New Taipei districts
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Breakfast set | NT$120–200 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Seafood plate | NT$300–600 (≈ US$10–20) |
| Taxi (5 km) | NT$300–400 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Bike rental (hour)check | NT$150–250 (≈ US$5–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train station; rely on car or bus.
- Coastal park can be very windy; bring wind‑proof clothing.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Taipei; other embassies in Taipei.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car from Taoyuan Airport to Sanzhi: about NT$1,500–2,000 (≈ US$50–70), 45 min (check)
- Bike rental (half‑day): about NT$300 (≈ US$10) per person (check)
Say or show
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yì si)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián)
- 洗手間在哪裡？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sanzhi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (typhoons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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